BPA Service State officer team 2014-2015

Benefits Service Projects can be a great way to Gain reputation in the community Give back to the town that has given you so much Help out those in need Keep members of your chapter involved Earn Torch points!

Examples of Service Volunteer time and donate to food shelves Fundraisers Adopt a highway Coat drive Visit nursing homes Kids Against Hunger

Food Shelf Collect food to donate through a food drive Donate time at the local food shelf or soup kitchen Serve food Organize donations

Fundraisers Special Olympics Local families Loss of loved one Home damaged or destroyed Overwhelmed by medical payments Local Charities Great way to help out home community

Adopt a Highway Clean highway ditches with your chapter Improves the health of the environment Creates a positive image for your city Grow closer to other members of your chapter

Coat drive Collect gently used winter clothing Hats, gloves, coats, etc. Donate to local families in need or to local charities

Nursing homes Visit the residents Play games Tell and listen to stories Sing Christmas carols

Kids against hunger Work with chapter or school to package meals for underprivileged children Great way to help others Very fun experience Teaches teamwork

Other opportunities Many more options for service Each community has a different set of opportunities for service Talk to your principal or city leaders to find other ways to help out Even little things can change someone’s life Be creative!

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